NEWS
Etown celebrates Native American Heritage Month
On August 3, 1990, George W. Bush declared that November would be Native American Heritage Month because the month concludes the traditional harvest season and is a time for giving thanks. Over time, the importance of Native culture has been emphasized in the classroom and by the public. Part of that greater understanding is the
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Pa Politics: Commonwealth Court says state cannot join climate program
Pennsylvania cannot join 11 other states in a program aimed at reducing emissions according to a court ruling handed down last week. The state attempted to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, commonly referred to as RGGI, after a 2019 executive order by former Democratic Governor Tom Wolf. Now, the Commonwealth Court has ruled it
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AI Safety Summit: What was its purpose?
A two-day summit was held at Bletchley Park in England starting last Tuesday to address the potential risk that artificial intelligence (AI) may pose to humanity. Delegates from the United States, China, the European Union and other nations attended the event. Also in attendance were TeslaMotors CEO Elon Musk as well as OpenAI CEO Sam
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Meet energetic “mutt” Domer
This week, get to know the lovable companion of the Foster family, Domer! After losing their older dog, Trixie, in 2018, senior Judas Foster and their mom decided to look for a new pet. After being pet-less for about a month, the two of them drove to Petsmart. A local rescue was hosting an adoption
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Students of Etown: Meet exercise science student Desiree George
For any Elizabethtown College student, thinking about the future can be overwhelming. However, those who take full advantage of their education and opportunities for experience often find themselves with a solid foundation to build upon after graduation. This week, hear from one talented, hardworking student who has used her undergraduate career to build a solid
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Recipe Review: Satisfying cravings with macaroni and cheese in a mug
This week, try making this Mac and Cheese in a Mug recipe! This easy recipe is perfect for late night study sessions, or when you’re just craving mac and cheese. Microwaveable Mac and Cheese is good, but try it in a mug instead! This recipe uses real cheese, instead of the mystery cheesy powder that
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SPORTS
Etown baseball loses against Bridge Water
The Elizabethtown College baseball team kicked off their season this past weekend with a doubleheader against the strong Bridgewater College team. The Blue Jays lost both games, but the outcome of this series cannot be determined by the scoreboard. Bridgewater had already played five games before the matchup, while it was the first time the
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Highlights of Americans in the Winter Olympics
The 2022 Winter Olympic Games took place in Beijing, China this year from Feb. 4 to Feb. 20, and in that time the United States made history. In Women’s Hockey, the U.S. received silver, just barely losing to Canada in the gold medal game. In Women’s 30km mass start free cross-country event, Jessie Diggins received
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Women’s basketball loses against Scranton
On Saturday, Feb. 12, the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team faced off against the University of Scranton’s women’s basketball team. The game got off to a slow start but it turned into an eventful game in the fourth quarter, and Etown ultimately came up short against Scranton, with a final score of 64-55. Blue Jays
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FEATURES
Carlos Ojedas Jr. Presents “Finding Your Voice” Webinar
On Sept. 28, 2020 Elizabethtown College’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a presentation given by Carlos Ojeda Jr. He was born in New Jersey, but in his childhood moved to Reading, Pa. During his presentation of his story, he explained over the webinar via Zoom he was placed in a bilingual classroom without being
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Elizabethtown College’s Celebration of the 19th Amendment
On Tuesday, Sept.22, the High Library led a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with a panel discussion held over Zoom titled “Women’s Suffrage in the U.S.: Reflections on the 100 Year Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.” This panel included political science professors Dr. Fletcher McClellan and Dr. April Kelly-Woessner, Philadelphia Republican
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International Peace Day
International Peace Day is Sept. 22, and Elizabethtown College held a virtual celebration for it on Sept. 21, 2020, Interim Director of Global Understanding and Peacemaking and associate professor of education Dr. Shannon Haley-Mize explained via Zoom that this is the first virtual celebration, but the College has done International Peace Day celebrations for over
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